Contributed by Norway Historical Society
Description
Ration books and stamps for Marion E. Bagley and Kenneth G. Bagley of South Portland show the names and identifying characteristics of the bearers, records, and stamps for their rations. These books were used in WWII to limit items to uphold the wartime economy.
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About This Item
- Title: World War II ration book,1943
- Creator: United States Government, Office of Price Administration
- Creation Date: 1943
- Subject Date: 1943
- Location: South Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 11 cm x 14.5 cm x .25 cm
- Collection: WWII Collections
- Object Type: Text and Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
People
Other Keywords
- Cumberland
- Government Pricing Administration
- Government Printing Offic
- GovernmentMarion E Bayley
- Kenneth G Bayley
- Ration Booklet
- Ration Books
- Ration stamps
- Rations
- South Portland
- Stamps
- World War II
- WWII
For more information about this item, contact:
Norway Historical Society471 Main Street, Norway, ME 04268
(207) 743-7377
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